Background
VanDerWoude, William Jan was born on December 6, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. Son of Frank and Marguerite (Vander Linden) VanDerWoude.
plant physiologist research scientist
VanDerWoude, William Jan was born on December 6, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana, United States. Son of Frank and Marguerite (Vander Linden) VanDerWoude.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science, Purdue University, 1964; Master of Science in Plant Physiology, Purdue University, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Physiology, Purdue University, 1972.
Assistant professor biology, University of California, Riverside, 1972-1977;
plant physiologist Seed Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc. USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1977-1981;
research leader Plant Photobiology Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc. USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., 1981-1990;
plant physiologist Climate Stress Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc.
USDA, Beltsville, Maryland., since 1990.
Sergeant United States Air Force, 1965-1971. Member American Society Photobiology, American Society Plant Physiologists (Washington area secretary-treasurer, vice president, president 1979-1982, editorial board 1982-1986), Alpha Zeta.
Married Gladys Ann Buckley, July 18, 1969. Children: Glenn William, Karen Joy, Brian James.